There Are Three Classes of Drugs That Influence Sleep: Hypnotics,antihypnotics,and

question 186

Multiple Choice

There are three classes of drugs that influence sleep: hypnotics,antihypnotics,and a third class that

• A) is derived from benzodiazepines.
• B) includes melatonin.
• C) comprises drugs that influence the circadian rhythmicity of sleep without increasing or decreasing it.
• D) all of the above
• E) both B and C

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